State & Community
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January 28, 2026
U-M researchers lead 10-year Michigan Maritime Strategy
U-M researchers led the development of the Michigan Maritime Strategy, a 10-year plan released Jan. 27 by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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January 28, 2026
Poverty Solutions leverages research to respond to social changes
Poverty Solutions at U-M is leveraging the university’s expertise to help people make sense of what’s next in poverty alleviation efforts.
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January 15, 2026
Sustainability Catalyst Grants projects advance climate solutions
The Graham Sustainability Institute has awarded seven Sustainability Catalyst Grants, connecting U-M researchers with community organizations, practitioners, businesses, and institutions.
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January 13, 2026
Study reveals strong economic impact of U-M, state universities
Nearly $45 billion in economic activity in Michigan is driven by the state’s public universities, according to an economic impact study the Michigan Association of State Universities.
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January 13, 2026
U-M students join Martha Graham Dance Company’s centennial performances
UMS is bringing the Martha Graham Dance Company to Ann Arbor for “Graham100,” a celebration of the troupe’s 100th season. The program includes a U-M student performance of Graham’s “Panorama.”
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January 12, 2026
Program on Intergroup Relations launches Dialogue Michigan
The Program on Intergroup Relations is taking steps to expand its impact by growing campus capacity for dialogic work at all levels through Dialogue Michigan.
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January 9, 2026
Application opens for Engage Detroit Workshops grant program
The application process is open for the 2026 Engage Detroit Workshops grant program, which is organized by the Office of the Vice Provost for Engaged Learning.
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January 7, 2026
Michigan poised to bring semiconductor manufacturing to U.S.
Michigan is poised to lead in automotive chip manufacturing, with the chip development talent from the University of Michigan and major automakers down the road in Detroit, according to U-M researchers.
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December 17, 2025
U-M’s 2025 annual report highlights Look to Michigan
The 2025 annual report shines the spotlight on U-M’s commitment to creating a brighter future through discovery, innovation and research.
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December 11, 2025
Center for Educational Outreach marks 15 years of impact
A new publication from U-M’s Center for Educational Outreach shines a spotlight on 15 years of campuswide commitment to expanding access to college for students across the state.
